94Health and safety information• Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object (coin,clip or pen) causes a direct connection between the+ and – terminals of the battery (metal strips onthe battery), for example when you carry a sparebattery in a pocket or bag. Short-circuiting theterminals may damage the battery or the objectcausing the short-circuiting.• Dispose of used batteries in accordance with localregulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose ofbatteries in a fire.Road safetyYour wireless phone gives you the powerful ability tocommunicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime.But an important responsibility accompanies thebenefits of wireless phones, one that every user mustuphold.When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility.When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of acar, practice good common sense and remember thefollowing tips:• Get to know your wireless phone and its features,such as speed dial and redial. If available, thesefeatures help you to place your call without takingyour attention off the road.• When available, use a hands-free device. Ifpossible, add an extra layer of convenience andsafety to your wireless phone with one of the manyhands-free accessories available today.• Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Beable to access your wireless phone withoutremoving your eyes from the road. If you get anincoming call at an inconvenient time, let yourvoice mail answer it for you.• Let the person you are speaking with know you aredriving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavytraffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain,sleet, snow, ice, and even heavy traffic can behazardous.• Do not take notes or look up phone numbers whiledriving. Jotting down a To Do list or flippingthrough your Address Book takes your attentionaway from your primary responsibility, drivingsafely.